A case involving a fatal accident that happened Sunday on Telegraph Road north of Eight Mile Road is still under review by the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office.

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The blood results on a 24-year-old man who may have caused the fatal crash could take two weeks to return to the Southfield Police Department, reports Lt. Nick Loussia. Funeral arrangements for Sharon Underwood, 51, who died in the crash, have been set for April 4 at the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church at 23455 W. Nine Mile Road. Haley Funeral Directors will be taking care of services. According to Lynn B. Parker, Underwood's former husband, said the Southfield woman loved to sing for her church praise team.

"God blessed her with a beautiful voice," says Parker. "She was a great mother and a good wife."

Parker adds the two divorced, but have remained close. Call Haley Funeral Directors' staff at 248-356-4800 for more information on services for Sharon Underwood.

ROCHESTER

Alleged armed robbers facing charges for theft

Two men who face armed robbery charges for a November jewelry theft will appear in the 52-3 District Court at 10 a.m. April 17 for a preliminary exam in the case. Johnny Matthew Hall, 32, of Troy, and Kevin Andrew Papuga, 22, of White Lake Township, both face a maximum penalty of life in prison if convicted of the crime.

A third man, who police say cooperated in the investigation, will not be charged in the case. He faces unrelated narcotics charges in Macomb County. Papuga had contracted as a soccer coach for the Huron Valley School District. He posted bond for $25,000 and was released, pending future court dates. Hall remains jailed on $150,000 cash bond.

ROYAL OAK

Lockers burgled, wallets stolen at YMCA

Three lockers were broken into at the YMCA, 1016 W. 11 Mile Road, and wallets were stolen in each instance. The thefts occurred Wednesday. In one case, a bracelet also was stolen.

Intoxicated man enters home, destroys property

A man was arrested for entering without permission and malicious destruction of property after apparently drunkenly entering a home in the 400 block of East University.

The homeowner was asleep when the man broke in through the front door, but he woke up and confronted the man, who left.

Police found the suspect, who they said was intoxicated, in the immediate area.

-- Staff writer Dave Phillips

SPRINGFIELD TWP.

Man arrested after fight breaks out

A man was arrested Wednesday night after a physical fight broke out between he and his girlfriend's family, report sheriff's deputies. As a result his girlfriend's mother was sent to the hospital. Officials came to the 8000 block of West Ellis on a report of a physical fight between the boyfriend and girlfriend.

After the altercation, the 19-year-old Highland Township man left the home and began walking along Dixie Highway, the girlfriend said.

When officials found him, the man began to attack a deputy.

He was shot with the deputy's Taser and taken into custody. Further investigation revealed that the boyfriend had been living with the girlfriend and her family. The girlfriend told authorities the boyfriend became physical and attacked during an argument.

When the parents tried to intervene, the mother was injured. She was treated by Springfield Township fire officials and taken to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital for further treatment.

The Highland Township man was taken to McLaren Oakland Hospital for medical clearance and then to the Oakland County Jail, pending arraignment.